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Ben Ainslie
16:54, 8 JUL 2015
Paralympic star is silver lining at sopping wet sports day
Macclesfield
The multiple gold medal winner signed clothing and handed out medals to pupils.
A veteran councillor is stepping down after 37 years of service to the town
Ben Ainslie
Carolyn Andrew first got involved in local government in 1976 when she was elected to Macclesfield Borough Council.
Our sporting heroes in the spotlight
Macclesfield
The town’s history is littered with athletes who have triumphed at the top of their chosen sport.
Another name added to Macclesfield's sporting hall of fame
Macclesfield
Ryder Cup winner Jamie Donaldson has told the Express that he’s proud to have joined Macclesfield’s sporting hall of fame – but insists he doesn’t feel like a star.
Sailing legend Ben Ainslie helps clinch famous America's Cup victory
Ben Ainslie
Macclesfield-born and raised Ainslie, who spent his first years sailing on Redesmere Lake in Siddington, helped Oracle Team USA to an astonishing America’s Cup triumph over Emirates Team New Zealand.
Olympic sailing legend Ben Ainslie awarded a knighthood
Ben Ainslie
An Olympic sailing legend who was born and raised in Macclesfield has been awarded a knighthood.
Paralympic medal winners awarded freedom of Cheshire East
BBC
It was a double celebration for two of our Paralympic heroes as they were granted freedom of Cheshire East borough.
SPOTY nominee Ben Ainslie calls time on Olympic run while Sarah’s incredible Storey may also have glorious ending
Andy Murray
The most glorious summer of British sport may culminate in one of our local stars scooping the final prestigious prize of 2012.
Olympic medal winner Victoria Pendleton to miss Wilmslow homecoming parade
BBC
Olympic gold medal winner Victoria Pendleton will miss her homecoming parade in Wilmslow, it has been revealed.
Postboxes painted gold in salute to Paralympic champions
Barney Storey
Three postboxes in Disley and Poynton have been painted gold to honour Paralympic cycling superstars Sarah and Barney Storey.
Olympic success built on national pride
Ben Ainslie
For once our TV screens carried images of role models who didn’t fling themselves to the ground feigning injury, indulge in childish racial insults or cheat in order to get others disqualified.
Gold! Our first-class postbox honour for sailing hero Ben Ainslie
Ben Ainslie
Olympic sailing hero Ben Ainslie has described himself as a proud Macc lad and thanked everyone in the town for their support.
Macclesfield plans to honour sailing legend Ben Ainslie after latest Olympic triumph
Alift Harewood
Plans are afoot to honour Macclesfield-born Olympic hero Ben Ainslie – the greatest sailor in the history of the Games.
Ben Ainslie fighting multiple bids in London’s gold rush
Ben Ainslie
Olympic legend Ben Ainslie says there are up to a dozen sailors with a realistic chance of denying him a fourth gold medal in London.
Practice makes perfect for Ben Ainslie
Ben Ainslie
Ben Ainslie kicked off his Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta in solid fashion, but the Finn sailor admits it isn’t all about results this week on Olympic waters.
Ben Ainslie will take Games hype ‘in his stride’
Ben Ainslie
Ben Ainslie has the shoulders to burden the weight of expectation and clinch a fourth Olympic gold medal this summer, according to British sailing chief Stephen Park.
Video: Ben Ainslie raises the BAR to go for America's Cup
Ben Ainslie
Olympic legend Ben Ainslie has announced the launch of his own America’s Cup team. The 34-year-old Maxonian will compete in the Finn class in Weymouth and Portland at this summer’s Games, before turning attention to the oldest active trophy in international sport.
Ben’s bust-up won’t cost him his place in London Olympics
Ben Ainslie
Ben Ainslie has vowed to move on from his ISAF Sailing World Championship disqualification in Australia despite admitting to being on course for his most rewarding regatta yet.
Ben Ainslie looks to heavens in search for fourth gold
Ben Ainslie
The 34-year-old is learning to fly in a bid to ease the pressure on him in the build-up to next year’s games in London.
Ben Ainslie’s extreme island adventure
Ben Ainslie
He may have three Olympic gold medals to his name but Macclesfield-born Ben Ainslie will have to wait another 12 months to get his hands on the Gold Roman Bowl after coming up short at the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race.
Video: King of the waves stays on course for fourth Olympic gold
Ben Ainslie
Legendary sailor Ben Ainslie stayed on course for a fourth straight Olympic crown with Skandia Sail for Gold glory, but insists he was pushed harder than ever by his young rivals.
Ainslie takes Match Racing crown with a final-day burst
Ben Ainslie
Olympic legend Ben Ainslie led his Teamorigin crew to the Monsoon Cup in Malaysia to claim his first ISAF Match Racing World Championship title.
Ainslie’s last-gasp world glory
Ben Ainslie
Olympic legend Ben Ainslie led his Teamorigin crew to the Monsoon Cup in Malaysia to claim his first ISAF Match Racing World Championship title.
Quest for gold takes Elliot to Oz
Ben Ainslie
SAILING: National champion sailor Elliot Hanson is set for a Christmas in the sunshine as he flies out to Sydney to represent Great Britain in the Australian Youth and National Championships.
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